Licensed Blind​/Low Vision Teacher K - 12 Special Education

Licensed Blind/Low Vision Teacher K - 12 Special Education

Job Description

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for identifying learning issues, recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Develop initial and annual IEPs for students on their caseload.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Facilitate effective lessons.
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs.
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind.
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students.
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding.
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments.
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.
• Organize supplies, resources, and equipment.
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities.
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports.
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings.
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room.
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and skills by keeping current with developments in the field.
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents.
• Adhere to guidelines set forth in Article 7.

• Caring nature while teaching the students.
• Good observation skills and learning the behavioral patterns of children.
• Key soft skills such as patience, interpersonal communication, empathy, organization, etc are needed.
• Good communication skills that help in interacting with the parents.
• Addressing the needs and requirements of children with skillful attention.
• Expert in developing various behavioral plans.
• Efficient in using visuals to support teaching methodologies.
• Knowledge about using transition methods that help students to move from one subject to another.
• Understand and use technology.

• Current Indiana Teaching License.
• Content Area:
  Exceptional Needs-Blind/Low Vision.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in cross‑curricular literacy instruction.
• The candidate must have the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.
• The candidate must believe in the power of continuous improvement and desire to grow professionally as an educator through collaborative support.
• Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.

• Comprehensive Certified Benefits Package.